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Rotterdam in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rotterdam in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rotterdam, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Rotterdam in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Rotterdam in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 72 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Rotterdam in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +61°F.

Is Rotterdam warm or cold in October?

Rotterdam is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Rotterdam:

Climate in Rotterdam in October

Rotterdam weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+64°F+57°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+27°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+77°F+66°F
Rainfall
65 mm72 mm65 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%84%86%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
181920
Rainy days
898
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 65 mm to 72 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rotterdam in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rotterdam is gradually decreasing during October, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Rotterdam, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rotterdam wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Rotterdam?

This is the weather in Rotterdam in October 2023:
1 October
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+63°F
2 October
☀️
+64°F
3 October
☁️
+62°F
4 October
☁️
+65°F
5 October
☁️
+63°F
6 October
☀️
+63°F
7 October
☁️
+63°F
8 October
☁️
+60°F
9 October
☁️
+63°F
10 October
☁️
+59°F
11 October
☁️
+61°F
12 October
☁️
+59°F
13 October
🌧️
+58°F
14 October
☁️
+61°F
15 October
☁️
+61°F
16 October
☁️
+63°F
17 October
☁️
+64°F
18 October
☁️
+65°F
19 October
☁️
+58°F
20 October
☁️
+64°F
21 October
☁️
+68°F
22 October
☁️
+64°F
23 October
☁️
+66°F
24 October
☁️
+62°F
25 October
☁️
+62°F
26 October
☁️
+67°F
27 October
☁️
+68°F
28 October
☁️
+68°F
29 October
☁️
+71°F
30 October
☁️
+67°F
31 October
☁️
+61°F
In October 2023 Rotterdam had 2 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rotterdam climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rotterdam in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 213 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam in October:

Is October a good time to visit Rotterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Rotterdam, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rotterdam in October?

October has mild temperatures in Rotterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rotterdam rainy in October?

Rotterdam is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rotterdam in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rotterdam in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rotterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rotterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.